MARCH 2016
Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters What: The Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters is the first of three ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournaments played on clay. The tournament is a player and fan favourite due to its magnificent location and long tradition of champions. When: April 9-17 Where: Monte-Carlo, Monaco www.montecarlotennismasters.com
Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous What: Bringing together sail and motor yachts during a four-day event for owners, their families and friends. Organised by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda When: March 9-12 Where: Yacht Club Costa Smeralda www.loropianacaribbean superyachtregatta.com
The Cheltenham Festival What: Four days of magic, magnificence and madness, played out by the best horses, jockeys and trainers, on a stage framed by the Cotswold Hills, to a crowd of 230,000 people having the time of their lives. Gold Cup Day is the climax of the festival. Some 20,000 bottles of champagne are served during the festival. Around 20,000 people will sit down each day to a four-course lunch, while the rest tuck into burgers and hot dogs. When: March 15-18 Where: Cheltenham, Essex, UK www.cheltenhamfestival.net
St Barths Bucket Regatta What: The St Barths Bucket Regatta is a congenial, invitational regatta set in the Corinthian spirit. The regatta is open to yachts over 31 metres LOA, unless invited under the ‘Grandfather Clause’, and spans an exhilarating three days of competitive racing with a disparate fleet featuring sloops, schooners and ketches. When: March 17-20 Where: St Barths www.bucketregattas.com
Dubai World Cup What: The Dubai International Racing Carnival consists of nine race nights and attracts more than 450 of the finest thoroughbred horses from more than 20 countries. The pinnacle of Dubai’s racing calendar is the Dubai World Cup. Join the best of the international racing fraternity and enjoy the electrifying atmosphere of the world’s richest horse race. When: March 26 Where: Dubai, Meydan Racecourse, United Arab Emirates www.dubairacingclub.com
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The 9th Annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine What: The premier epicurean lifestyle event on the West Coast featuring world-renowned celebrity chefs creating decadent culinary delights paired with exceptional wines. In addition to cooking demonstrations led by the most talented chefs and vertical tastings from the world’s top wine producers, unique experiences are added each year making this a must-see annual event for culinary enthusiasts and wine aficionados the world over. When: March 31 - 3 April Where: Pebble Beach, California, US www.pbfw.com
Miami Open What: A two-week annual event showcasing one of the deepest fields of the year, the Sony Ericsson Open has reached the next echelon in presenting an international sports extravaganza. With $6.9 million in prize money, equally distributed to the men and women, and all the top players and media from all corners of the world covering the action every day, the event has earned its place in the world as the fifth largest tennis tournament. When: March 21 - 3 April Where: Miami Beach, Florida, USA www.miamiopen.com
What: Held in the heart of the City of London, in one of the wealthiest districts in the world, The London Yacht, Jet & Prestige Car Show will present the finest things in life, all at a single, fabulous Thames-side location with majestic views over London. Visitors to this exclusive event will be treated to displays from the world’s leading luxury yacht builders & brokers, yacht & interior designers, private jet manufacturers, jet charter agents, luxury car manufacturers and a whole host of luxury goods and service companies. When: May 4-6 Where: Old Billingsgate, London, UK www.londonyachtjetand prestigecarshow.com
What: The festival has become one of the best wine events in the US, with some of the finest global wine talent on hand every year. When: May 18-22 Where: Massachusetts, US www.nantucketwinefestival.com
Top Marques Monaco What: The most exclusive car show in the world, where you’ll also find private jets, private yachts, luxury real estate, private banking, watches, rare wines and unique products of excellence from luxury brands. When: April 14-17 Where: Grimaldi Forum, 10 Avenue Princesse Grace, Monaco www.topmarquesmonaco.com
Cannes Film Festival What: Movie fans might think the Cannes Film Festival is all about cinema. But most would agree it is the parties that steal the show. For 12 days, the seaside town of Cannes on the south coast of France will transform into a razzle-dazzle party town to mark the 69th anniversary of the festival. When: May 11-22 Where: Cannes, France www.festival-cannes.fr
Singapore Yacht Show What: The Singapore Yacht Show is your opportunity to discover some of the world’s finest superyacht and international yacht brands in an elite and highly social setting, giving you a chance to enjoy luxury yachting at its finest. When: April 7-10 Where: Sentosa Cove, Singapore www.singaporeyachtshow.com
april 2016
International Contemporary Furniture Fair
The 21st China (Shanghai) International Boat Show What: The 21st China (Shanghai) International Boat Show will throw its doors open in 2016 to an anticipated 36,000 visitors from over 70 countries with 550 exhibitors, and eight national and regional pavilions showcasing 53 new boat models. When: April 7-10 Where: Shanghai, China www.boatshowchina.cn
The London Yacht, Jet & Prestige Car Show
20th Annual Nantucket Wine Festival
American Express World Luxury Expo What: Hosted for the fourth year in the spectacular Ritz-Carlton, the American Express World Luxury Expo, Riyadh will showcase the world’s leading luxury brands including fine dining, furniture, travel, art, gems, automobiles and entertainment to an ultra-affluent and highly discerning target audience. When: March 30 - 1 April Where: The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Riyadh
May 2016
Antigua Sailing Week What: A chance to see yachts racing in some of the best sailing conditions in the world, while soaking up the party atmosphere in the historic English Harbour. When: April 23-29 Where: Antigua www.sailingweek.com
What: The 28th annual fair is set to turn New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Centre into a global summit for what is best and what is next in design. The event will host more than 500 exhibitors from more than 30 countries in categories from accessories to wall coverings. When: May 14-17 Where: New York, US www.icff.com